Magnolia Plantation and Garden

Charleston is a city of Magnificent Gardens. They are everywhere. Tucked behind private historic homes, peaking out of wrought iron gates. They are in our neighborhood parks providing us beautiful places to walk or sit quietly among the flowers. They are national treasures like…

May 26, 2017

About

Renovating Charleston starts with my story and the transformation of a hundred year old family home in the Hampton Park Terrace neighborhood in Charleston, SC. Built in 1915 and passed down through generations, the Kuhne-Drews home has been inhabited by my great-grandparents, my grandparents, my father, uncles and a multitude of tenants (as a duplex). What began as a goal of telling my personal story of the renovation process, quickly became so much more.
Renovating Charleston is dedicated to telling the stories of the people who are doing their unique part to restore, re-invent, and reinvigorate Charleston - known for its history, beauty and charm. Charleston’s revitalization doesn’t just happen in the form of buildings that we live and work in. It also happens in our parks, our streets, our restaurants and our neighborhoods. Charleston, SC would not be the amazing city it is without everyday people, making a difference and protecting the City’s beauty.
I have been inspired by so many people to embark on this adventure and I hope I can inspire others to find your own personal adventure - one that scares you, challenges you, transforms you and most importantly, inspires you!